Utility - 1st Shift

ASR Group; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation (up to 3 weeks)

Bonus program

Merit increases

24/5 operation

Training and career growth

Health, Dental, Vision

Job summary

ASR Group is seeking a production associate for packing and palletizing sugar bags on multiple shifts. The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, attention to quality seals and dates, and maintaining a clean production area. Training and growth opportunities are offered with a comprehensive benefits package.

The position includes weekend shifts as needed, a starting wage of $19.00 per hour with additional shift differentials, and a focus on food safety and HACCP compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Equivalent experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Pack finished goods into cases and palletize on a production line.
• Check bags/boxes for quality issues including seals and production date codes.
• Maintain cleanliness around the production line and assist in cleaning tasks.
• Assist machine operator as needed and learn basic machine start/stop procedures.
• Label boxes and ensure correct product handling (edible vs non-edible).
• Report any safety issues or contamination to supervisor.
• Work shifts as assigned, including weekends and holidays.

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

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The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group® companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group® companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group® portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Florida Crystals®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle's®, Sidul® and Whitworths®. ASR Group® companies also produce and market Tellus®, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.

OVERVIEW

This position is responsible for packing and hand palletizing brown, powdered, and private label sugar (1, 2, 7, 50 Ibs. bags).

This position requires the flexibility to work various shifts, including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and overtime, as needed. Weekend shifts may be mandated based on business needs.

Hiring 1st shift:

• Starting rate at19.00/hour
• 2nd Shift differential:$1.00/hour
• 3rd Shift differential:$1.50/hour

BENEFITS:

• Up to 3 weeks of vacation your first year
• Quarterly bonus program of up to 7% of quarterly gross pay
• Annual merit increases
• 24/5 operation with multiple shift options
• Training and career growth opportunity
• Competitive benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurance, and more)

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pack finished goods into cases, place finished case onto pallet (must be able to lift 50 lbs.).
• Check individual packages for quality issues:
  • Back seal
  • End seals
  • Production date code both on bags and boxes
  • Bags and boxes are the same item
• Maintain cleanliness of production area around assigned production line.
• Open re-work, both daily and returned product when necessary.
• Assist machine operator as needed (changing poly, learn basic operations to stop/start machine in event of problems).
• Label boxes as necessary.
• Must know the difference between edible and non-edible product.
• Assist in the cleaning of the plant as required.
• Must understand basics of the Metal Detectors in terms of rejected bag handling and the basics of the HACCP program.
• Be vigilant for any product contamination and report any contamination or otherwise dangerous issues to line operator or shift supervisor.
• Work effectively and ensure that food safety, authenticity, legality, and quality are maintained.
• Report any risks or any evidence of unsafe or out-of-specification product, equipment, packaging or raw materials, to a designated manager to enable the resolution of issues requiring immediate action.
• Assist in the plant when needed
• Other duties as assigned

WORK EXPERIENCES

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred but not required.
• Equivalent experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• HS Diploma or GED preferred but not required

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, genderidentity, age,nationalorigin, disability, veteranstatusorany other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.